UPDATE

Normandy rail line to be closed for several weeks following Brittany Ferries’ train derailment

A snapshot of the derailed train near Carentan. Image: © SNCF Réseau
A snapshot of the derailed train near Carentan. Image: © SNCF Réseau SNCF Réseau

The section of rail line in Normandy where a freight train operated by Brittany Ferries derailed on Sunday, 11 January will be out of service for at least three weeks, France’s rail infrastructure manager has told RailFreight.com. Following the incident, SNCF Réseau said its teams secured the entire site and an investigation was launched to determine the causes of the accident which will continue until Wednesday, 14 January.

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Author: Stuart Todd

Stuart Todd is a correspondent and frequent contributor for RailFreight.com

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